OUR UNIVERSITY

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for practicum coordination for OU BSN and MSN students, and clinical coordination for the BSN prelicensure program, as well as administrative support to the Director of Nursing. In addition to regularly interfacing with the Director of Nursing, there is communication with internal and external stakeholders such as clinical affiliate staff, and other community partners, and OU nursing staff, faculty, and students. Duties include organizing, coordinating, and arranging student clinical experiences prior to each term, ensuring faculty and student clinical placement requirements are met in a timely way, and maintaining active database of clinical affiliate agreements. The Nursing Clinical and Practicum Coordinator acts as a liaison between Ottawa University Nursing and all clinical placement agencies. This position provides oversight of the Skills and Simulation (SIM) labs, and instruction to students in the labs as assigned. This position may be assigned to assist with evaluating clinical faculty. This position requires excellent organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):

• In collaboration with the Director of Nursing and faculty, work effectively with clinical agencies to manage and evaluate clinical placements and/or experiences that meet the educational requirements for students in the Nursing Program, to include clinical clearance processes.
• Manage mandatory clinical standards and requirements for clinical experiences including but not limited to HIPAA, OSHA, JACHO, and Background Checks.
• Coordinate faculty and student schedules as directed.
• Manage affiliation agreements for clinical practice experiences (Practicums).
• Manage preceptor paperwork for clinical practice experiences (Practicums).
• Maintain databases and records to assure current and accurate data for accrediting agencies and reports.
• In collaboration with Director of Nursing, BSN Lead Faculty, (Program Director), nursing faculty, and support staff, prepare and coordinate student orientation, special events and pinning ceremony.
• Process internal unit reports and those required by the university. Evaluate and assure validity of information that is gathered and reported.
• Maintain program academic files, within policy expectations and procedure standards, documentation of procedures, standardization of forms, and maintenance of required reports and information in cooperation with appropriate internal and external constituencies of the Nursing Program and University.
• Assure the integrity of information and bring any potential irregularity to the attention of the Director of Nursing.
• Attain a level of computer proficiency to enable effective use of the systems and storage resources.
• Assist in BSN and MSN outreach communication.
• Provide oversight of the Skills and Simulation (SIM) labs as needed.
• Provide instruction to the students in the Skills and Simulation (SIM) labs as needed.
• Provide instruction in other areas as needed.
• Evaluate clinical faculty as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:

• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the University’s policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Diversity Statement.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: (education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity):
MSN Degree required. Licensure: current license as Registered Nurse in Kansas and Missouri.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity)
3 - 5 years of related work experience.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: List required and/or preferred certification, industry specific requirements, required or preferred use of equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below:

• Experience with nursing student clinical activities and clinical clearance processes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skill in a variety of settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively providing leadership to others.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions with limited supervision, and through personal initiative.
• Demonstrated ability for accuracy, organization and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others, modeling positive attitude and behaviors.
• Experience and expertise with Microsoft Office suite software and various databases.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task activities with sometimes conflicting and varying priorities.
• Nursing education experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting, lifting #, bending, driving, environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a building, or other factors that will affect working conditions). Provide a list of items below:

• Prolonged periods of sitting must be able to lift 5-15 pounds at times. May require use of building stairs. May require evening and/or weekend work. Position sits and works in front of a computer screen and/or assists students.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes - Travel Required

• If YES, list type and approximate percentage: As needed for position requirements
• Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties (YES/NO): No